{"product_id":"a-fine-18th-century-george-ii-period-english-antique-walnut-dome-top-tea-caddy-circa-1740-1760","title":"A Fine 18th Century George II Period English Antique Walnut Dome-Top Tea Caddy, circa 1740–1760","description":"\u003cp\u003eA most attractive and well-preserved George II walnut tea caddy of characteristic mid-18th century form, the domed lid enclosing two original lidded compartments, each with a turned wooden knob handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is veneered throughout in superbly figured walnut, displaying exceptional warmth and depth. The body is of rectangular form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is fitted with an original cast Rococo escutcheon in silver-plated brass of foliate design, retaining good detail and patina. The reverse retains its original brass hinges. The interior compartments, formerly lined in lead or foil as was customary, are now unlined, the pine secondary wood showing honest age-related wear commensurate with circa 300 years of use. The lid interior retains its original walnut panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly decorative and functional antique of genuine age and quality, suitable for display or continued use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eEngland. 18th Century, circa 1740-1760.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eBurr walnut veneer upon a deal (pine) carcass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood antique condition commensurate with age. Some veneer wear and minor edge losses. Original escutcheon and hinges. Interior compartment lids are present and functioning. The key is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 cm wide × 15.5 cm high × 11.5 cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53305821528406,"sku":"HAF7339","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7462\/5878\/files\/Photoroom-20260427-161450.jpg?v=1777303133","url":"https:\/\/holtantiquefurniture.com\/products\/a-fine-18th-century-george-ii-period-english-antique-walnut-dome-top-tea-caddy-circa-1740-1760","provider":"Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}